Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers blew the doors off the Rockets 120-98. Lakers' offense had its way with the Rockets. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.